Horror Editing Services

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Joseph Ross

Joseph Ross

Baltimore, MD, United States

Published author. Award-winning screenwriter. University writing professor. Experienced editor. Offering critical feedback on your novel.


Work experience:

  • University of Maryland, College Park
  • Towson Univeristy
  • Gotham Writing Workshop, New York City
  • Angelella Editorial

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction

Chelsey

Chelsey

Denver, CO, USA

I'm an experienced adult fiction and nonfiction editor, literary agent, marketer, and brand strategist.


Work experience:

  • Crooked Lane Books
  • Keen Editorial and Literary Services
  • Skyhorse Publishing
  • HarperCollins Publishers
  • Copps Literary Services

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences

Oren

Oren

Los Angeles, California, USA

I'm an editor for a wide range of books across many genres, including NYT and WSJ bestsellers, sci-fi/fantasy/horror novels, and more.


Work experience:

  • Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Sex & Relationships, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Young Adult, Romance

James

James

Norman, OK, USA

Publisher-in-chief of Broken River Books, and freelance editor of crime, mystery, and horror fiction.


Work experience:

  • Broken River Books

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction

Kirsten

Kirsten

New York, NY, USA

I'll help bring your novel to life. Award-winning novelist with 25 years experience as a writing coach, developmental editor, and teacher.


Work experience:

  • Yale Writers' Workshop
  • Hudson Valley Writers' Center
  • Kirsten Bakis
  • Self employed

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Steampunk, Science Fiction, Short Story, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Mashups

Beth

Beth

Milford, CT, USA

An editor who values collaboration above all else and will help you bring your project up to the exacting standards of the industry.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement

Parisa

Parisa

Brooklyn, NY, United States

Editor with over ten years of experience, formerly of one of the big five. Specializing in all genres of fiction!


Work experience:

  • Self Employed
  • Simon & Schuster

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction

Autumn

Autumn

Trinity, FL, USA

Development editor specializing in horror, speculative fantasy, poetry, memoir, and (oddly) business books.


Work experience:

  • The Autumn Star, LLC
  • Random House
  • Inkwell
  • Tomasino Agency

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, DIY & Crafts, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy

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